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During which phase of the project are the client's requirements and desires resolved into physical, architectural form?
During which phase of the project are the client's requirements and desires resolved into physical, architectural form?
- Construction phase
- Design development phase
- Pre-design phase
- Schematic design phase (correct)
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
- To transform pre-design investigations into a concept of 'what will be built' (correct)
- To test the client's program within the project budget
- To explore how the project will be built
- To finalize the key design criteria
What is the risk of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
What is the risk of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
- Delay in the project timeline
- Cost overruns
- Design deficiencies
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a key principle for the success of a project according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key principle for the success of a project according to the text?
Who is responsible for providing the functional program for a project?
Who is responsible for providing the functional program for a project?
What is the purpose of recording and documenting design meetings?
What is the purpose of recording and documenting design meetings?
In what situations may the architect not have access to the full community of user stakeholders?
In what situations may the architect not have access to the full community of user stakeholders?
Which of the following is a key requirement for high performance building certification systems?
Which of the following is a key requirement for high performance building certification systems?
During the schematic design phase, who coordinates the design team?
During the schematic design phase, who coordinates the design team?
What is one benefit of the integrated design process (IDP)?
What is one benefit of the integrated design process (IDP)?
What is the purpose of design alternatives in the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of design alternatives in the schematic design phase?
According to the text, why might the architect request that the client retain independent specialists?
According to the text, why might the architect request that the client retain independent specialists?
What may happen if some information remains unknown during the project?
What may happen if some information remains unknown during the project?
Why might a client want all services related to a project to be provided by a single source?
Why might a client want all services related to a project to be provided by a single source?
What is the architect's responsibility in terms of risks associated with ownership?
What is the architect's responsibility in terms of risks associated with ownership?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design team (IDT) approach in schematic design?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design team (IDT) approach in schematic design?
What is one trade-off that may be made in the schematic design stage to reduce future operational costs?
What is one trade-off that may be made in the schematic design stage to reduce future operational costs?
What is one method that can be used to document design decisions in the schematic design stage?
What is one method that can be used to document design decisions in the schematic design stage?
Why should the design fees be calculated with additional effort in mind when using building information modeling (BIM)?
Why should the design fees be calculated with additional effort in mind when using building information modeling (BIM)?
During the schematic design phase, the architect prepares preliminary cost evaluations based on the area or volume of the proposed building multiplied by the appropriate regional unit costs.
During the schematic design phase, the architect prepares preliminary cost evaluations based on the area or volume of the proposed building multiplied by the appropriate regional unit costs.
If the pre-design program is unachievable with the budget given, the architect needs to work with the client to adjust the scope of work and/or the quality, or, alternatively, the client may decide to increase the budget or abandon the project.
If the pre-design program is unachievable with the budget given, the architect needs to work with the client to adjust the scope of work and/or the quality, or, alternatively, the client may decide to increase the budget or abandon the project.
In cases where the budget and program are unachievable, the IDP team may need to consider a “go/no-go” decision regarding continuation with the project.
In cases where the budget and program are unachievable, the IDP team may need to consider a “go/no-go” decision regarding continuation with the project.
The architect should obtain formal, written approval from the client before beginning design development.
The architect should obtain formal, written approval from the client before beginning design development.
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